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Five Year-End Tax-Planning Steps to Consider Before the End of the Year

December 7, 2020

Here are a few tax-planning and tax-saving strategies to consider before December 31 to potentially help reduce your tax burden (or maybe even get you a larger refund in 2021), CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

4 Important Tax Items Every Retiree Should Know About

September 16, 2019

Many people think that when they get to retirement, they’ll be in a lower tax bracket. But retirement can be confusing and trickier. To reduce stress and make that hard-earned retirement more enjoyable, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR FOUR FUNDAMENTAL AREAS TO KNOW

Smaller Tax Refund This Year? Here Is Why, And How To Fix It Next Time

February 18, 2019

Millions of Americans are finding their refunds are smaller this year. For the three reasons why, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

The Top 13 Ways To Cut Your Taxes

January 28, 2019

Consider these thirteen ways to keep your contributions to Uncle Sam as low as possible. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Nine Holiday Shopping Scams To Watch Out For This Season

December 10, 2018

It isn't only retailers who want your money this holiday season. Here are nine common shopping scams – and tips– for protecting yourself from cybercriminals and fraudsters. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Six Tax Deductions You’ll Lose On Your 2018 Return

November 26, 2018

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act placed steep limits on itemized deductions, including lesser-known breaks. Here are six itemized deductions that are capped or gone altogether from the 2018 return. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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Four Popular Tax Credits Could Soon Carry A New Refund RequirementAugust 24, 2026 - 7:11 pm
The Treasury Department and IRS have proposed an eligibility test affecting four widely used individual tax credits. The change would apply only when a credit produces money beyond the taxpayer’s federal income tax liability—and one filing detail could determine whether that additional amount is paid.
Moving Retirement Money Could Soon Get Easier Under New IRS GuidanceAugust 17, 2026 - 5:36 pm
The IRS is proposing a more standardized way to move retirement savings between employer-sponsored plans and IRAs, potentially reducing paperwork and uncertainty for workers changing jobs or consolidating accounts. But one important element of the new rollover process could make a meaningful difference for plan participants and administrators.
Expanded Paid-Leave Tax Credit Gives Employers More Ways To QualifyAugust 10, 2026 - 6:07 pm
New IRS guidance explains how businesses can benefit from the permanently expanded federal tax credit for paid family and medical leave, including broader employee eligibility and a new insurance-premium option.
IRS Introduces Automatic Penalty Relief For Taxpayers With Strong Filing HistoriesAugust 3, 2026 - 5:12 pm
A new IRS program will automatically prevent certain filing and payment penalties for taxpayers with a record of meeting their obligations—eliminating the need to request relief in many cases.
IRS Eyes Charitable Donation Abuse In New Audits, Tax Pros SayJuly 27, 2026 - 9:03 pm
The IRS is increasing audits of non-cash charitable donations, with tax professionals reporting greater scrutiny of asset valuations, appraisal requirements and technical filing rules as the agency broadens enforcement beyond conservation easements.
Nine Reasons The IRS Could Take Your Tax RefundJuly 20, 2026 - 6:56 pm
A tax refund isn’t always guaranteed to reach your bank account. Here’s a list of reasons why the IRS may legally withhold or offset your refund—and what you can do if it happens.
Your First Required IRA Withdrawal At 73 Can Push You Past The IRMAA Cliff For A Full YearJuly 13, 2026 - 6:02 pm
Turning 73 brings an important retirement decision: when to take your first required minimum distribution (RMD). Waiting until April 1 of the following year may seem convenient, but it can result in two RMDs landing in the same tax year, potentially increasing your income and triggering higher Medicare premiums through IRMAA.
Trump Account vs 529: Which Is More Beneficial For Children?July 6, 2026 - 6:41 pm
While the new newborn investment program known as Trump Accounts provides another savings option, financial experts caution it should not be viewed as a replacement for a 529 college savings plan designed to help save for education. Experts say the two accounts can complement each other rather than compete.